Neowiz surprised us when they announced the idea of Lies of P, a soulslike game based on the lore of Pinocchio. While it seemed like an unusual idea, it soon earned them a healthy cult following, with fans calling it one of, if not the best soulslike game not developed by FromSoft. Now, after a […]
Following their generally successful Zero Escape trilogy, Spike Chunsoft decided once again to partner with director and writer Kotaro Uchikoshi to create another mystery adventure game. This manifested in the form of 2019’s AI: The Somnium Files. This title is a murder mystery game with elements of sci-fi, loads of drama, and a rather wild […]
At one point in time, there wasn’t anywhere you could go on the internet without running into a reference to the little indie RPG game called Undertale. The quirky writing, even quirkier gameplay, and memorable soundtrack made Toby Fox a global name in gaming to the point he’s since had guest contributions to the soundtracks […]
Kanade is a short all-ages visual novel developed by Frontwing and Good Smile Company. It features a scenario penned by Asou Ei (euphoria, Lilja and Natsuka: Painting Lies) alongside several Frontwing veterans such as Kazuya, Yusano, and Matsumoto Fuminori (GINKA, ATRI -My Dear Moments-) who did direction, primary character design, and music respectively. This story […]
The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller is the official solution for those who prefer a more traditional controller for the Nintendo Switch 2. But while its form is standard, it does come packed with features that you may not find in certain third-party alternatives. Form and Function I find that the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro […]
One of the few Switch 2 launch exclusives, Survival Kids is a bit of an oddity. It was developed by Unity essentially as a test of their new technology, in collaboration with Konami, the publisher for a long running series of games also under the name “Survival Kids”. But will this installment created under unusual […]
A Tithe in Blood (A Tithe in Blood ~Chi no Chigiri~) is a kinetic visual novel developed by Studio Élan, the studio behind works like Highway Blossoms and Please Be Happy. Like their other works, this is a yuri/girls love story, this one pitched as a dark tale of love, mystery, and magic. Love Across […]
Warning: This review will contain spoilers for NEKOPARA Vol. 4, which we would suggest you play before NEKOPARA After. This title is a sequel, so please be aware that there will be details that discuss events that transpired in the previous installment. NEKOPARA After (Neko Para After: La Vraile Famille) is a 2025 visual novel […]
Headlining the Nintendo Switch 2’s launch title lineup, Mario Kart World delivers the latest iteration of the kart racing experience, adding new features and twists to keep things fresh. It has a lot to live up to, given that Mario Kart 8 is the highest-selling racing title of all time. Will this one be a […]
Perennial Dusk -Kinsenka- is the latest release from Frontwing and scenario writer Urushibara Yukito, who is known for Irotoridori no Sekai – The Colorful World and Sakura, Moyu -as the Night’s, Reincarnation-. A tale of seeking meaning in suffering in a world of eternal twilight, Kinsenka has an interesting setting and a memorable story. Unfortunately, […]